Thursday, August 27, 2015

It is time to get my final progressive card for the month done. I'm actually doing half decent this month as there are still four days left! This time up it is for the Gerda Steiner Designs
Progressive Challenge.

This month we got to work with the following sweet image...

Everyone who played along in last
month's challenge received Snoozing Puppy for free. If you decide to hop on and play along
in the Gerda Steiner Designs Progressive Challenge, then you can
purchase this digital by clicking HERE
(or on the watermark above to head to its location in the store). This
way you'll receive next month's digital stamp for free.

Here are my card and details...

General Info:

This card was created mostly digitally and then printed out and assembled and coloured by hand (image).

This particular layout was inspired by a From the Hearts Stamps Sketch. The very first one in fact! Oops! Looks like I forgot to add my embellishment AGAIN! I'll try and add a heart shape before I actually mail it!

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

Snoozing Puppy:
You can find this image in the store. Details above. This
image was coloured in with coloured pencils.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment:

The sentiment used on the inside was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. Click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and HERE to go to the store.

OVERALLPaper Products:

Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products:

The designer papers I have used come from the special set that I created for the recent Fresh Brewed DesignsFundraiser Bloghop (click HERE for my original post). I used a total of four of the papers from this set--one for the background (front and inside) and then paper pieced different shapes with three other papers from the set. Click on the watermark below or click HERE to find them in the Digis for Debbie Fundraiser Shop.

So,
for 2015, here are some word art creations for this month's offering for the August kit with the theme: Fun in the Sun...

These word art creations are in png format and published at
300 dpi. I've used resources from Pixel Scrapper. To grab it, click the download button to be taken to a download
location. In the zip
folder you will find a copy of the word art, their preview sheet, the full credit
information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.Finally, you can find your bonus stamps for August below. When going through the resources offered in 2013, I couldn't seem to find the round date stamp in a post even though I have it made so I've included that one as well. You can just left click on these ones to
bring them up in the lightbox and then right click to save them in their original size.

Stay
tuned for a new Wonderful Wednesday post coming next month! I might see you a bit later. I'm going to try and get my last progressive challenge post finished.

I'm excited to be able to tell you that I am sponsoring the newest challenge over at The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog. I was fortunate enough to sponsor this challenge blog last year and am thrilled to have been asked back again this year.The current challenge starts today and the theme is BACK TO SCHOOL.
I created a special kit for the challenge and I can't wait to see
what the DT members created using my goodies. I think it is my biggest kit yet! Check it out...

I've worked really hard on getting this kit ready these past couple months and am hopeful that you will find a wide selection of items suitable for any sort of Back to School related card or scrapbook layout.If you are interested, this set is now available for purchase in the Scribbles Designs store. You can find it located HERE.You can purchase any of the paper sets separately or purchase the entire kit for a reasonable price or you can play along in the Crafter's Café challenge for your chance to win this entire set!

FREEBIE

To help
provide some incentive, I am offering up one of the papers from this kit
as a freebie...

This paper is 3600 x 3600 pixels (i.e. 12 inches), in jpg format and published
at 300 dpi. To grab
it, click the download button to be taken to a download
location. In the zip
folder you will find a copy of the paper, its preview sheet, the
credit
information and my terms of use which are standard to all my folders.

You can find out all the details you need to enter the challenge over at The Crafter's Café Challenge Blog.
It is the perfect time of the year to be putting together back to school cards and layouts so I hope
that you will consider joining in! To head to the main challenge blog,
click HERE.I hope to see some of you there!

Tuesday, August 25, 2015

Hello! Today I am popping in to post my August card for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS)
progressive stamp of the month challenge. I'd hate to lose out on the
wonderful opportunity to earn incredible stamp sets
from such an amazing designer by not getting my project completed in
time! In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you
must either have received the latest image by having participated in the
previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's
challenge. Everyone
who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you
automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge. Stop by the
site and check out the rules
for yourself. While you are there, have a look around. They have some
really awesome images.

Just like with Deedee this month, this
month's FTHS set allowed me to get in another unexpected Christmas card! Woo, hoo!!!

Christmas Cards to date for 2015: 21

Here is my project and
the details. I hope I haven't forgotten anything important...FRONT

Digital Image Details:

The image on the front, Candy Cane for Snowman, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click HERE or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.

If you missed out, you can still play along with the
challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and
receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store
this month, you'll receive the image for free. To find the special
code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.

The sky was created using patterns courtesy of Webtreats, Etc.
The main part of the image was coloured in mostly with Copic Markers
although I did colour the candy cane and the snowman's arms digitally as I knew it they'd be too small once printed.

Embellishments:

The two small snowflakes are Crafts brand and were purchased at Dollarama.

The metallic snowflake is from a stash I got from my momma.

Punch:

The edging was created with a Recollection's punch.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

This
great sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. I picked
it up as a freebie a while back. Check out Paulette's wonderful blog by clicking HERE or click HERE to go to the store.

Monday, August 24, 2015

Hey there and happy Monday to you all! It is time to post my project for the Digi of the
Month Challenge taking place over atDeedee's Digis.

In
order to enter the progressive challenge, you
must either have received the latest image by having participated in the
previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's
challenge. Everyone
who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you
automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge. Stop by the
site and check out the rules
for yourself. Be sure to check out the store while you are there too.
Currently there are a few sets available for free and of course there
are some wonderful ones available for purchase in the store.

Right now it is time to check out the awesome set participants got to work with this month...

Seasonal Baskets is another fab set. Five different basket choices give you lots of occasions to centre your card around and there is even an empty basket to work with (outline only).
As always, Deedee's sets come with both outline and coloured
versions
to provide you with incredible variety and sentiments to help you out as well. If you did not participate in
last
month's challenge, you can still purchase this set for just $1.25 during
the month of August at the store or get it for free with any $10.00 purchase (check blog for more details). You can find itHERE.

Now if you would like to jump in and join this challenge, Deedee is offering up the outline and coloured version of the Christmas basket for FREE to allow you the chance to join in the progressive challenge. There is still just under a week left so that it lots of time to jump in and join this great challenge. You can find it by clicking HERE.

This month's set allowed me to get in an unexpected Christmas card which is awesome; especially considering I didn't get one done at the beginning of August for the 12 Months of Christmas Link Up--bad me.

Christmas Cards to date for 2015: 20

Here are my card and details...

General Information:

This card has been created mostly digitally and then printed andassembled. The snowflake embellishment was added after assembled.

Seasonal Baskets: You can find this set in the store. Details above. I used the coloured version from the set to once again help save me some time.

Digital Sentiment Details:

One of my own offered as a freebie. You can find it and other Christmas related sentiments by clicking on Holiday Handouts in the label section found in the right hand sidebar.

Embellishments:

The snowflake is Crafts brand and was purchased at Dollarama.

The half pearls are also Crafts brand and were purchased at the same location.

Digital Paper Products:

The accent piece on the front is a cropped section of a digital paper from the Glitter Papers and Word Art set available fromImagine That! Digis by Kris.

You can find the set in the store by clicking on the watermark below. If you are interested in the whole mega kit for one low price, click HERE. To see the other individual sets from the kit, click HERE.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

This
wonderful sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.
While I picked it up a while back as a freebie, you can purchase it in
the Most Wonderful Time of the Year Vintage Image and Word Art Set. I've linked the watermark below to go to its location in the store. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for more awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALLPaper Products:

Card base: Michael's Recollection's Cardstock, white.

Digital Paper Products:

The
paper used as a background on the front and inside is one of the papers that was offered up during the 12 Days of Christmas giveaway I had this year. It can now be found in the 12 Days of Christmas--2014 paper kit.

Digital Embellishments:

The shadows to give each element some depth were created with a layer style from Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

The shapes used for matting in behind the image and sentiment are simple shapes created in Photoshop Elements.

http://hjcchallenge.blogspot.ca/ -- Snowflakes and Sparkle (I have a snowflake--both as an embellishment and in the background paper and both the accent piece and the elements in the background paper are glitter effects for some sparkle)

Well
guys, I've managed to finally finish my first progressive card of the
month now on to the next one plus some DT work and more behind the scenes stuff for my teams. Time for the countdown to the end of the month to begin. Wish me luck!

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Hello on this lovely Thursday afternoon. It is time to share my latest Nicecrane Designs creation with you
all. This one uses an adorable vintage kitten image from the So Cute Cats collection. Oh my goodness, I just love the images in this set. Today I'm showcasing one of the images and I already have plans for a card with another of them!

Here are my card and the details...

FRONT

Digital Image Details:

So Cute Cats:
This
great set features several cute cats. For this card
I used the image you see in the top left hand corner of
the preview below. Click on the
name or the
watermark below to take you to its location in the store.

Embellishments:

The ribbon is from a stash that I got from my momma.

The embossed diecut shape used in behind the image is from a stash that my friend sent me. She had a bunch of cutouts all ready and since I don't have many diecut shapes or embossing folders, she sent me a nice selection--some with embossing and some without. I've been hoarding them for quite a while but finally decided to dig into the pile.

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:

This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. I picked it up as a freebie a while
back. For more great freebies, click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and to purchase other sets, click HERE to go to the store.

Before I go...
If you are a cat lover like I am, be sure to also check out this cute set of digital stamp images called Funny Cats featuring the adorable meowsers you see below (click on image below to head to its location).

Don't
forget, to stay current on ALL the latest releases and to check out the
fabulous inspiration from my fellow DT members, be sure to head over to
the Nicecrane Designs blog.

I
am so happy that you had a chance to pop by and check out my latest
creation. It is now time to work on some behind the scenes stuff for the challenges I run and then hopefully get a couple progressive challenge cards created and uploaded. Hopefully, I'll see you all again very soon.

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Hi! My name is Lisa and welcome to my blog. Whether drawing, painting, cross-stitching, card making, or doing nail art, I've been 'creating' since I was knee high to a grasshopper. At the end of 2011, I really started getting interested in the world of card making and nail art. I knew that there were already a lot of creative card makers, digi stamp designers, and nail artists out there and I continue to learn a lot from them, but I needed a place to showcase my work so I could enter some challenges and as a result, created this blog in October of 2012.
I live in Sudbury, Ontario, Canada. I am happily married to my college sweetheart and we have been married for over 27 years. We were never blessed with children so our 'babies' have always been cats. Currently, we have one female tabby named Marigold.
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